Kevin de Bruyne returned to the starting Manchester City starting line-up, to the fans' delight, for their clash with Brighton after suffering an injury scare in their Champions League win over Atletico Madrid which forced him to miss their defeat to Liverpool. Ilkay Gundogan, who was also an unused substitute against Jurgen Klopp's side on Saturday, returned to the fold to captain the Blues. Pep Guardiola's side were narrowly beaten at Wembley last time out to their title rivals as De Bruyne wasn't risked. READ MORE: Man City vs Brighton - LIVEThere were initial hopes that he would start after he was named in the squad for Brighton's visit, alongside Gundogan. Man City XI to play Brighton: Ederson, Stones, Laporte, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Bernardo, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Foden.

Source: Express April 20, 2022 18:58 UTC